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HD 1113

An Act relative to reduce administrative burden for government and industry

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Jim O'Day

Massachusetts bill to eliminate redundant administrative requirements across state agencies and regulated industries, potentially reducing compliance costs but risking regulatory oversight reduction.

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Bill Summary · HD 1113

Legislative bill overview

HD 1113 proposes to reduce administrative burden on both government agencies and private industry by streamlining regulatory compliance requirements and reducing paperwork. The bill aims to identify and eliminate redundant or outdated administrative processes across state government and regulated sectors.

Why is this important

Excessive administrative burden increases costs for businesses (particularly small enterprises), slows government operations, and can discourage economic activity and entrepreneurship. Identifying genuine inefficiencies could improve competitiveness and allow resources to focus on substantive regulatory goals rather than procedural complexity.

Potential points of contention

  • Defining "burden": Disagreement over which regulations constitute unnecessary burden versus essential protections (environmental, labor, consumer safety, etc.)
  • Implementation scope: Whether reductions apply uniformly or selectively could advantage certain industries or disadvantage public interest protections
  • Accountability concerns: Streamlining processes might reduce transparency, public notice periods, or stakeholder input mechanisms that serve important oversight functions
  • Cost-benefit analysis: The bill's criteria for evaluating which rules to eliminate may not adequately weigh public benefits against industry convenience

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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